Land use · Pasadena, California

pool

Named in 2 of this ordinance’s zoning districts.

How this ordinance defines it

The operative definition is the local one. Codes routinely subdivide a category into tiers — “day care 2, family”, “group home 2” — and attach different permissions to each, so only Pasadena’s own text settles what this covers.

and meets the planting and paving requirements of the main garden. **e.** Swimming pools , spas, tennis courts and other amenities. ### 2. Reduction of Main Garden Area When the required main garden area plus the

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percent of trees planted shall be shade trees. 7. **Water Features.** Fountains, reflecting pools , or other decorative water features shall not exceed 5 percent of the required Common Open Space. Swimming pools are not considered

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for the turf area limitations. ### 4. Water Elements The incorporation of fountains, pools , and other water elements into the main garden is encouraged as are other decorative elements (e.g., tile and iron work). Water

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area ratio maximums. 3. To accommodate residential amenities, including but not limited to pools , fitness centers, laundry facilities, or lounge areas, the building's existing floor area may be increased by up to 10 percent. This

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accessory to a primary residence, such as a garage, a carriage house, a pool house, a rear yard studio, or similar enclosed structure. An "attached converted accessory dwelling unit" means within the primary single-family residence

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Where it is allowed here

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Allowed as a secondary activity to the main use.